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Antares is a star in the Scorpio constellation, making it one of the perfect names for Scorpio babies . It is the fifteenth-brightest star in the night sky, appearing as …

Governor is far from one of the established occupational names such as Porter or Cooper, but with babies names King and Prince, Governor certainly wouldn't seem as outlandish today …

McCarthy is one of the most common Irish surnames, all fair game as first names for American babies, especially baby girls!

A 1970s beach boy surfing buddy of Scott, Brad, and Chad, Todd is given to relatively few babies these days.

Natale is the handsome gender-neutral Italian spin on Natalia or Natalie or Noel, traditionally given to babies born on Christmas Day. English speakers might stumble over the pronunciation -- Natalie …

Once upon a time, in the 1930s, Huey was a Top 250 name, given to nearly 500 babies in a singer year. Traditionally a nickname for Hugo, Hugh, or Hubert …

Tosca is one operatic heroine that has never taken off as a baby name -- there were no babies named Tosca in the US last year -- but it's the name …

Elanith was a new entry to the US stats in 2025, when it was given to 81 babies, making it one of the fastest rising newcomers of the year. The …

Spiritual, stylish, nature-connected, and bright, Eden-Rose is a hyphenated choice, given to around 20 babies in England and Wales each year.

Notably associated with gospel singer, Piesie Esther, this unisex Akan name is traditionally given to first born babies. More literally, it translates to "erupting from an anthill", giving it an …

A word name that sounds a bit like Atticus, Axel, or Atlas, Access was given to 7 babies in a recent year. It has the religious connotation of being able …

The Spanish word for "devil" makes for a very daring baby name, but in the era of babies names Hades, Azrael, Loki and even Lucifer, it feels like a plausible …

Aldine and the related Alda are ocean-related names that are highly unusual in the US. No babies were given these names, though hundreds of baby boys were named Aldo …

Boys names! Some are crazy, others are in consideration for future babies! :) most are old world, classic boy names. My girls names are much more daring! :P

Mix two cool current trends — Italian names and place names for babies — and you get some of the most stylish and cultured names around. Italian place names for babies are …

Hipster cowboy names seem completely right for our times. Yes, there are cowboys — babies whose car seats are buckled into the backs of pickups for a day of roaming the …

By Nick Turner Back in 2012, I heard about parents naming their babies Draper in honor of Mad Men. I remember thinking the idea was daring but a little silly …

This variation of the unisex Cameron is used nearly exclusively on girls in the US, with around 30 babies receiving the name in a recent year. Deriving from a Scottish …

Fad fruit name or a trendy syllable smash? We aren't certain, but we have noticed a number of babies name Acai on the US charts. Spelled Açai, with a …

Valiant is an inspirational word name that can work for a child of any gender, though the six babies given this name last year were all boys.

A name that's long been popular for dogs on Chicago's North Side is now gaining traction among human babies. Wrigley Field is the Chicago Cubs' historic ballpark, originally …

This fragrant name was sometimes seen in hippie communes in the days of flower power. There were no babies named Patchouli in the US last year, but there were about …

Padgett is a last name turned first name, from the occupational term for a page or attendant. No babies of either sex were given the name in the US last …

Pugnacious and spunky like the young Mickey Rooney and the original Mickey Mouse, but virtually never given to babies today.

Arnie is a nerdy-tipping-into-cute nickname that may rise again, if not for this generation of babies then for their babies. Look for it in the nurseries of …

A bird name from the same Latin root as Aurelia, Oriole is extremely rare as a name: No babies were given the name in the US in 2022. But most …

A relatively modern (18th C) Irish Gaelic name, Síofra has its roots in superstition. In the past, when babies were born in Ireland their families feared that the fairies would …

Baby names that mean fair are perfect for light-toned or blonde-haired babies. Many fair baby names originated in Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, where pale-skinned children were common …

The US Social Security Administration tallies up the names of all the babies born within a year and reveals which names were most popular. While there are clearly thousands of …

By CaraMichelle Here we have the super-comprehensive list of celebrity babies born in the month of June. Fairly solid, conservative June baby names were chosen by some top-tier …

Both Currency and Kurrency appeared on the charts in 2020, following the bold trend of money-related names for babies.

A joyous (if a little rowdy) word name that's still relatively undiscovered by parents, being given to about 10 babies of each sex per year. Glee actor Matthew Morrison …

Saturday derives from Saturn, so with day names and mythological names both gaining wider acceptance, we may see some babies named for this relaxing day of the week.

This would be an intriguing choice for an illustrator's child, thanks to Norman Rockwell and Rockwell Kent. But most babies called Rockwell today are named after Porter Rockwell, a …

This surname is the name of a Scottish clan and means "man from Flanders". It was used for zero babies in 2021, but has appeal.

Peaceful and harmonious, Truce shot up the US charts for boys in 2024, when it was given to 230 babies compared to just six the previous year. To put that …

Barbara is back and among the fastest-rising names of recent years! Credit goes to 2023's breakout movie Barbie, which gave a new stylish feel to the classic Barbara …

The top 1990s names are heard more often on new parents than they are on babies. This is the decade that saw the peak of names such as Chelsea, Kelsey …

State capital baby names are inspired by American cities, a trending category of place names for babies. The most popular state capital names for babies on the US popularity list …

Unique place names are a hot category right now, following up on more popular place names for babies such as Savannah, Brooklyn, and Austin, all making the Top 100. But …

names that combine family members names, or just use their names... for future babies middle name!

Could be used for pets (dogs, cats, fish) or as unusual middle and/or first names for babies.

By Linda Rosenkrantz A hearty Happy Father’s Day to the celebs who welcomed new babies during the first half of 2015, in particular the dads who put a lot …

By Clare Green This week’s news includes a huge stockingful of Christmas babies, hot new data from Canada and Australia, and the best names for hockey sticks. Christmas babies …

Unique baby names are becoming more and more, well, common these days. A mere one percent of babies are named Emma or Jacob, the most popular names, and only about …

Austin Powers famously said "Danger is my middle name," and for more and more children this is ringing true. Some babies are receiving Danger as their first name, in the …

Superhero names are fit for humans today, and there's no reason Rambo can't take his place among a generation of babies named Loki, Odin, and Atlas. In the …

In the Japanese culture, this name suggests a sense of independence and is one of the popular names for December babies.

An unconventional route to Theo, perhaps, Theory is a bold word name which has been given to more than 200 babies since the 2000s. While it leans slightly feminine statistically …

Word name Poppy with a contemporary make-over. Poppi was given to 6 girls in England and Wales and 49 babies in the US in a recent year. WWE star …